Okla. Stat. tit. 57, § 57-581: Short title - Legislative findings

A. Sections 581 et seq. of this title shall be known and may be

cited as the "Sex Offenders Registration Act".

B. The Legislature finds that sex offenders who commit other

predatory acts against children and persons who prey on others as a

result of mental illness pose a high risk of re-offending after

release from custody. The Legislature further finds that the

privacy interest of persons adjudicated guilty of these crimes is

less important than the state's interest in public safety. The

Legislature additionally finds that a system of registration will

permit law enforcement officials to identify and alert the public

when necessary for protecting the public safety.